Applicator Marks / Applicator Streaks / Ridging (Hardwood Flooring)

Floor Detective® Defect Guide

What You Need to Know

• Applicator marks, also referred to as applicator streaks or ridging, are finish-related surface irregularities visible in site-applied hardwood floor coatings
• The condition appears as linear streaks, ridges, or texture variations that reflect the movement, pressure, or profile of the finish applicator
• Applicator marks are associated with uneven finish film thickness rather than

d film patterns present in the surface finish of hardwood flooring
• The condition is associated with site-applied finishing processes rather than the wood material itself
• Streaks or ridges may follow the grain direction, run across the grain, or …

Technical Guidelines

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